James "Tip" David Curtis, age 94, of Bartow, FL, died Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, FL. He was a faithful member of the Mt. Gilboa Missionary Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife: Frances Curtis, Bartow, FL; Three Daughters: E. Vernonica (Jeffery) Whitehead, Jacksonville, FL; Gaile Lanier, Jacksonville, FL; Charlotta (Ronald) Sabb, Bartow, FL; Three Sons: James (Marolyn) Curtis, Jr. Jacksonville, FL; Reginald (Regina) Curtis, Bartow, FL, Ivory Curtis, Boulder, CO; Eight Grand Children; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation with family will take place Friday, April 21, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gause Funeral Home located at 625 S. Holland Parkway, Bartow, FL. Funeral service will be at Mt. Gilboa Missionary Baptist Church at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Live Streaming is available at the following Facebook website:

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Interment will be at Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow, FL.